What is the HEX code for Teal and Red mixed?

When Teal (#008080) and Red (#FF0000) are mixed equally, the result is Brown / Muddy Green with HEX code #AE6748.

What is the approximate Pantone™ match for Teal and Red mixed?

The closest approximate Pantone™ match for the mix of Teal and Red is 160 C (ΔE 7.0). This is a mathematical approximation, not an officially certified Pantone value.

What Color Does Teal and Red Make?

Q: What Color Does Teal and Red Make?

Mixing Teal and Red produces Brown / Muddy Green. The resulting color has a HEX code of #AE6748 and RGB values of rgb(174, 103, 72).

Teal#008080

Red#FF0000

#AE6748

Brown / Muddy Green

#AE6748

Brown / Muddy Green

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HEX#AE6748

RGBrgb(174, 103, 72)

HSLhsl(18°, 41%, 48%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 41%, 59%, 32%)

CIELABLab(50.9, 25.4, 29.5)

Pantone™ Approximations

160 CApproximate (ΔE 7.0)

167 CApproximate (ΔE 8.0)

159 CApproximate (ΔE 9.8)

Pantone™ values shown are mathematical approximations, not official Pantone colors. Pantone® is a registered trademark of Pantone LLC.

RAL (approx.)

RAL 8023Orange brownApproximate (ΔE 6.1)

RAL 2013Pearl orangeApproximate (ΔE 6.4)

RAL 3022Salmon pinkApproximate (ΔE 10.1)

Pantone® and RAL® codes shown are mathematical approximations calculated by color distance (ΔE CIEDE2000). They are not officially certified values.

About This Color Combination

Teal and red are near-complementary colors, and mixing them produces brown and muddy green as their opposing warm and cool pigments neutralize each other's chroma. Teal's blue-green components clash with red's warmth, pulling the mix toward a desaturated, complex neutral that can range from khaki-brown to olive depending on proportions. The result, while not vibrant, has a rich, natural complexity.

Usage Tips

In landscape painting, teal-red mixes produce useful darks for rendering muddy riverbanks, forest undergrowth in autumn, and the complex neutral shadows of natural scenes. Illustrators working with earthy, organic aesthetics will find these muted neutrals valuable for grounding compositions. In interior design, the contrast pair of teal and red is more commonly used as a bold accent scheme than blended, but the mixed neutral makes an excellent connecting tone. Layer the muddy brown with pure teal and red accents for a dynamic, grounded palette.

Color Codes & Implementation

Drop-in snippets for CSS variables, Tailwind, and SCSS.

:root {
  --color-primary: #008080;   /* Teal */
  --color-secondary: #FF0000; /* Red */
  --color-accent: #AE6748;    /* Brown / Muddy Green */
}

Mix these colors

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does teal go with red?

Teal and red is a high-contrast, near-complementary pairing that feels bold and slightly retro. It is most successful when one color leads (often teal) and the red is reserved for small, impactful accents — think mid-century kitchens, vintage diner branding, and statement editorial layouts.

What is the difference between teal and turquoise when paired with red?

Teal is darker and greener than turquoise, so teal-and-red feels more grounded and grown-up, while turquoise-and-red leans tropical and playful. If you want a cozy, sophisticated holiday-adjacent palette, teal is the better choice.

What are the hex codes for teal and red?

Teal is #008080 (RGB: 0, 128, 128) and pure red is #FF0000 (RGB: 255, 0, 0). When mixed, the near-complementary pair neutralizes into a warm brown / muddy green near #AE6748 — a useful natural mid-tone for backgrounds and shadow work.

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